Fishing Reports

Fishing for Winter Steelhead on the Cowlitz River has been very good in recent weeks and continues to be good into the 2nd week in March! Now our attention has turned to the most prized NW salmon, the Spring Chinook. We have been averaging one to three fish a day and will see those numbers rise as we get farther into March and into April. In recent years fishing for spring salmon has not been that good until the last week in March, but this year they are showing up a little early due to low water and higher water temperatures. After the Columbia River closes we will begin to focus our efforts on the Willamette and Cowlitz Rivers until the last week of April. Then off to two of my favorite fisheries. The Wind River and Drano Lake! Success in these areas demands top notch bait and fishing components. Both of which I’ve worked very hard over the years to master “what they want”. The best fishing will be from the last week in April, to the second week in May. Both of these fisheries are a two fish limit which makes it well worth filling the boat and filling the coolers! Contact me soon for the best dates to go and catch the best eating salmon on the planet!

Recent Reviews

Casey knows what he’s doing and showed us a great time!! Our group was not the most experienced and Casey took the time to show us what we needed to do. Most important is that he put us on the fish!!! We’ll be coming back!!read more

Our party of 4 had an amazing experience on our NW Columbia River Fishing adventure. Our guide Casey Kelly knows what he’s doing, where to find the fish, & runs his business like a true professional. We would highly recommend Casey to anyone who’s looking for a amazing guide for their NW Columbia River Fishing adventure. Thanks Casey Kelly!read more

I had the pleasure to fish with this outstanding Fishing Guide for Spring Salmon. He would definitely be my first choice to go out with if I had to pick one. Springers are starting to show, so get your trips booked now..... you won’t be disappointed with Casey Kelly and all his knowledge he has to offer.read more

Casey kelly is by far the best fishing guide in the Pacific northwest. Quality operation. Casey is a great person and is very passionate about fishing. I've only had GREAT experiences when I have gone out with him. Super fun and keeps everyone engaged, and entertained.read more

If you're ever skeptical about booking for a guided fishing trip, DON'T pass up Casey, he's the best of the best and knows exactly what to do. We went out and everyone hit there limits. Top of the line equipment and constantly providing knowledge through the trip! I'll see you in a couple of weeks! Thanks again!read more

Went out with Casey a little over a week ago. Fishing was slow due to hot dry weather, but Casey was able to find fish, and we took home some nice big Chinook. He is kowledgable and determined to help his clients have success! Highly recommend Casey Kelley as a guide!!read more

Best guide ever !!!! We have been fishing with Casey for the past several years. He always seems to put fish in the boat even when there not very many fish around. He is very knowledgeable about the Columbia and its other drainages. I would highly recommend casey for a great day on the river!!! kathy walkerread more

So Casey was right on point the whole time. Worked us at our level of fishing and recreation expectation but no more and no less. Wasn't afraid to make us regret mistakes that were ours and helped us avoid them. Really managed a good boat even though we had various levels of experience
Although I haven't had more than a handful, i found my trusted fishing guide when in the area.read more

First salmon trip on Columbia river and Casey made it a memorable trip. He is knowledge in what he does and always found fish. In a company derby the winning fish was on Casey's boat. Will be back in the future.read more

Casey was a very personable and very knowledgeable fishing guide.We were on fish Immediately and all day.Having never cought a Oregon chinook Casey was the guide to help me get one.I can personally say I will be booking more trips.I highly recommend Casey as your guide.read more

My wife and I went on our first salmon trip and had a wonderful experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was patient with instructions. We limited out on Chinook and had enough to fill most of our freezer! Thank you for a great trip!!read more

Thanks for the adventure! First time Salmon fishing, loved it! Great guide, very knowledgeable and fun. My wife and I both had our limits almost to soon!!! Plus the ones we couldn't keep and the ones we couldn't land. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Thank you again Caseyread more

Well spent day, on the Columbia River with Casey Kelley.
Great guide, great guy. Showed us the best fishing spots with professional attention to detail, and a sense of humor.
More than we hoped and going home with tons of fish!!!
Thanks Casey....see you next year.read more

If your looking to have a great time and get into lots of fish then Casey gets the job done. He is professional, courteous, patient, and is most interested in ensuring a fun, safe trip with fish to take home. 7 fish onboard one day, 4 the next with two we had to release. Good times.read more

Casey Kelly found room for two of us, last minute and we went out on the Columbia out of the Lewis and rocked them today. Limited the boat. Things started slow but managed to ramp up with Casey changing things up and moving until we found the herd. We really appreciated the effort and the professionalism. Looking forward to another adventure with Casey in the future.read more

Not only did we catch great salmon in Astoria but we had an incredible day with Casey and Junior...we couldn't recommend anyone more! Our group included old fisherman and new and everyone had fun. #caseyrocks #juniorbettergraduate #thanksnickread more

Casey is an amazing guide! We were on fish all day long and it was a blast. I came all the way from Maine to Washington, I definitely picked the right guide. I would highly recommend Casey to anybody looking to have fun and catch quality fish. see you next time I get a chance to come out here! thanks for helping me catch my first steelhead! Awesome day on the Lewis River!read more

Whether it's setting the anchor on the best spot at 0300 or working till dusk to get your fish Casey puts in the time and hard work to make your day enjoyable and worth every minute. I recommend him to anyone looking to fish the Columbia or tribs, anytime of year!read more

What a fantastic day of fishing on the Columbia we just spent with Casey,His love for what he does really shines it was a relatively slow day of fishing but he perservired and we ended up with 3 beauties,one of the most fun filled fishing days of my seriously addicted fishing life.Its a long way from here in Wyoming but I will find time to get back to woodland and fish again with Caseycheck the rest then book with the best go fishin with Casey.read more

Casey is great guide! We went out with him on 09/27/15 and limited out on Kings. He is very knowledgeable and took great care of the 4 of us on the boat. Will be booking with him in the future!read more

What an amazing day of fishing with Casey. Being disabled it had been years since I was in a boat, but he is such a great guy and guide, my only thought all day was about all the fun I was having and catching fish. Thank you Casey for the great memories!read more

Casey is awesome! Even when fishing was slow, he never gave up and stayed focused on the main goal of helping us catch fish! After a long day in the hot sun, his hard work paid off and we would have limited out if it wasn't for a couple natives we caught. Highly recommend him and we will be booking with him again in the future! Thank you again! --Nick and Chuck Bechardread more

Casey is a great guide. Very knowledgeable of where the fish can be caught and driven to provide an exceptional experience for all on board. No disappointments today and if we make it back to WA for fishing it will be with Casey!read more

NW Fishing Guide

Casey knows what he’s doing and showed us a great time!! Our group was not the most experienced and Casey took the time to show us what we needed to do. Most important is that he put us on the fish!!! We’ll be coming back!!read more

Our party of 4 had an amazing experience on our NW Columbia River Fishing adventure. Our guide Casey Kelly knows what he’s doing, where to find the fish, & runs his business like a true professional. We would highly recommend Casey to anyone who’s looking for a amazing guide for their NW Columbia River Fishing adventure. Thanks Casey Kelly!read more

I had the pleasure to fish with this outstanding Fishing Guide for Spring Salmon. He would definitely be my first choice to go out with if I had to pick one. Springers are starting to show, so get your trips booked now..... you won’t be disappointed with Casey Kelly and all his knowledge he has to offer.read more

Casey kelly is by far the best fishing guide in the Pacific northwest. Quality operation. Casey is a great person and is very passionate about fishing. I've only had GREAT experiences when I have gone out with him. Super fun and keeps everyone engaged, and entertained.read more

If you're ever skeptical about booking for a guided fishing trip, DON'T pass up Casey, he's the best of the best and knows exactly what to do. We went out and everyone hit there limits. Top of the line equipment and constantly providing knowledge through the trip! I'll see you in a couple of weeks! Thanks again!read more

Went out with Casey a little over a week ago. Fishing was slow due to hot dry weather, but Casey was able to find fish, and we took home some nice big Chinook. He is kowledgable and determined to help his clients have success! Highly recommend Casey Kelley as a guide!!read more

Best guide ever !!!! We have been fishing with Casey for the past several years. He always seems to put fish in the boat even when there not very many fish around. He is very knowledgeable about the Columbia and its other drainages. I would highly recommend casey for a great day on the river!!! kathy walkerread more

So Casey was right on point the whole time. Worked us at our level of fishing and recreation expectation but no more and no less. Wasn't afraid to make us regret mistakes that were ours and helped us avoid them. Really managed a good boat even though we had various levels of experience
Although I haven't had more than a handful, i found my trusted fishing guide when in the area.read more

First salmon trip on Columbia river and Casey made it a memorable trip. He is knowledge in what he does and always found fish. In a company derby the winning fish was on Casey's boat. Will be back in the future.read more

Casey was a very personable and very knowledgeable fishing guide.We were on fish Immediately and all day.Having never cought a Oregon chinook Casey was the guide to help me get one.I can personally say I will be booking more trips.I highly recommend Casey as your guide.read more

My wife and I went on our first salmon trip and had a wonderful experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was patient with instructions. We limited out on Chinook and had enough to fill most of our freezer! Thank you for a great trip!!read more

Thanks for the adventure! First time Salmon fishing, loved it! Great guide, very knowledgeable and fun. My wife and I both had our limits almost to soon!!! Plus the ones we couldn't keep and the ones we couldn't land. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Thank you again Caseyread more

Well spent day, on the Columbia River with Casey Kelley.
Great guide, great guy. Showed us the best fishing spots with professional attention to detail, and a sense of humor.
More than we hoped and going home with tons of fish!!!
Thanks Casey....see you next year.read more

If your looking to have a great time and get into lots of fish then Casey gets the job done. He is professional, courteous, patient, and is most interested in ensuring a fun, safe trip with fish to take home. 7 fish onboard one day, 4 the next with two we had to release. Good times.read more

Casey Kelly found room for two of us, last minute and we went out on the Columbia out of the Lewis and rocked them today. Limited the boat. Things started slow but managed to ramp up with Casey changing things up and moving until we found the herd. We really appreciated the effort and the professionalism. Looking forward to another adventure with Casey in the future.read more

Not only did we catch great salmon in Astoria but we had an incredible day with Casey and Junior...we couldn't recommend anyone more! Our group included old fisherman and new and everyone had fun. #caseyrocks #juniorbettergraduate #thanksnickread more

Casey is an amazing guide! We were on fish all day long and it was a blast. I came all the way from Maine to Washington, I definitely picked the right guide. I would highly recommend Casey to anybody looking to have fun and catch quality fish. see you next time I get a chance to come out here! thanks for helping me catch my first steelhead! Awesome day on the Lewis River!read more

Whether it's setting the anchor on the best spot at 0300 or working till dusk to get your fish Casey puts in the time and hard work to make your day enjoyable and worth every minute. I recommend him to anyone looking to fish the Columbia or tribs, anytime of year!read more

What a fantastic day of fishing on the Columbia we just spent with Casey,His love for what he does really shines it was a relatively slow day of fishing but he perservired and we ended up with 3 beauties,one of the most fun filled fishing days of my seriously addicted fishing life.Its a long way from here in Wyoming but I will find time to get back to woodland and fish again with Caseycheck the rest then book with the best go fishin with Casey.read more

Casey is great guide! We went out with him on 09/27/15 and limited out on Kings. He is very knowledgeable and took great care of the 4 of us on the boat. Will be booking with him in the future!read more

What an amazing day of fishing with Casey. Being disabled it had been years since I was in a boat, but he is such a great guy and guide, my only thought all day was about all the fun I was having and catching fish. Thank you Casey for the great memories!read more

Casey is awesome! Even when fishing was slow, he never gave up and stayed focused on the main goal of helping us catch fish! After a long day in the hot sun, his hard work paid off and we would have limited out if it wasn't for a couple natives we caught. Highly recommend him and we will be booking with him again in the future! Thank you again! --Nick and Chuck Bechardread more

Casey is a great guide. Very knowledgeable of where the fish can be caught and driven to provide an exceptional experience for all on board. No disappointments today and if we make it back to WA for fishing it will be with Casey!read more